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S968 BAP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 BAP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 57,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,836 miles

Chassis starting to corrode in several places.

Engine has minor oil leak.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 9 May 2017 55,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,511 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,373 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 33,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,841 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,830 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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S968 BAP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S968 BAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S968 BAP registered?

S968 BAP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S968 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 BAP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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